While you’re here for ICML 2026, take time to explore Glasgow’s vibrant mix of culture, history, and creativity. Wander through world-class museums, enjoy live music in the UK’s UNESCO City of Music, and savour Scottish flavours in cosy cafés or award-winning restaurants. From strolling along the River Clyde to admiring the city’s striking architecture and leafy parks, Glasgow has something for every curiosity.

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City Centre (minutes from central accommodation)

• Provand’s Lordship

• Gallery of Modern Art

• Glasgow Cathedral

• Next to the Cathedral, the Necropolis and Glasgow Necropolis Official Site

• City Centre Mural Trail

• Contemporary Art Trail

• Mackintosh tea rooms

• St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

• Glasgow Science Centre

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Southside of Glasgow (~25 mins public transport)

• The Burrell Collection

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West End of Glasgow (~10 mins subway)

• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

• Riverside Museum

• Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace

• The University of Glasgow (aka Hogwarts)

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Further activities

• City Sightseeing tour

• The Clydeside Distillery

• Glasgow is the UK's first UNESCO City of Music

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Libraries and museums

• 40 mins on train – Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC)

• 10 mins on subway – 5/10 min walk: National Library of Scotland in Kelvin Hall – image and sound archive

• 10 mins on subway – 5/10 min walk: The Hunterian

• 30 min walk or 15 minute bus and walk: Glasgow Women's Library

• 10 min walk: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Library

• 20/30 min walk: The Mitchell Library (Europe's largest public library)

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Accessible trips

• Accessible Glasgow